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Mini Brie Christmas Trees

Mini Brie Christmas Trees That Steal the Holiday Show

Delight your guests with Mini Brie Christmas Trees, a festive and creamy appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 trees
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 wheel Brie Chilled for easy shaping
  • 10 sticks Pretzel Sticks Gluten-free if needed
For Coating
  • 1 cup Nuts (your choice) Or use pumpkin/sunflower seeds for nut-free diets
  • 1 cup Dried Fruit (your choice) Chopped for coating
Optional Enhancements
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Drizzle for sweetness
  • Fresh Herbs (optional) Thyme or rosemary suggested

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • Plate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Chill the Brie by placing it in the freezer for about 20-30 minutes.
  2. While the brie chills, finely chop your chosen nuts and dried fruit and mix them in a bowl.
  3. Cut the chilled brie into small cone-like pieces that resemble a Christmas tree.
  4. Insert a pretzel stick into the base of each cheese cone to resemble a tree trunk.
  5. Roll each brie cone in the nut and fruit mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
  6. Chill the shaped trees for 10 minutes to set the shape and coating.
  7. Drizzle with honey if desired or garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Mini Brie Christmas Trees can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. Add honey and pretzel sticks just before serving for best results.

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